$262Sale Price|25% Off
Limoges Porcelain Figurine of an 18th Century Gentleman
By Limoges
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a small Limoges porcelain depicting a man with an 18th century gentleman suit. He is standing in front of some green bushes. Under the base is the Limoges porcelain hallmark.
Porcelain
$2,145Sale Price|20% Off
Alpinien Margaine Limoges Porcelain Figurine, 19th Century
By Pierre-Justin Gibus, Alpinien Margaine
Located in Lisbon, PT
A noble baroque style porcelain figurine lady designed by Alpinien Margaine (French, active after 1854) by the foundry Gibus et Cie (1853–1972) in Limoges, France in a baby blue moti...
Porcelain
$2,145Sale Price|20% Off
Baroque Style Porcelain Figurine by Alpinien Margaine, Limoges
By Alpinien Margaine, Pierre-Justin Gibus
Located in Lisbon, PT
A noble Baroque-style porcelain figurine in a baby blue motif, designed by Alpinien Margaine and produced by Gibus et Cie in Limoges, France.
Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century Limoges Monvoisin Porcelain Figurines
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning pair of mid to late 19th century French Limoges Bisque porcelain figurines from circa 1870.
Porcelain, Paint
$3,671Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Alpinien Margaine Limoges Porcelain Figurines, 19th Century
By Pierre-Justin Gibus, Alpinien Margaine
Located in Lisbon, PT
A pair of Baroque-style Limoges porcelain figurines was designed by Alpinien Margaine (French, active after 1854) and produced by the renowned Gibus et Cie foundry (1853–1972).
Porcelain
Set of 2 Art Deco Porcelain Figurines Signed Amelin - Rauche / "Limoges France"
Located in Beirut, LB
Art Deco Figurines in Limoges porcelain, featuring a depiction of 2 young women swimmers adorned in a classic bathing suit featuring a more fitted and tailored look compared to the l...
Porcelain
Limoges Figurine of Tennis Player
By Limoges
Located in New York, NY
A porcelain Limoges figurine of a tennis player signed by Gerard Ribierre
Porcelain
French Gilt Porcelain Pair Decorative Centerpiece Figures
Located in Tarry Town, NY
French pair of large and impressively decorated porcelain centerpiece figures. Each one is in great antique condition with appropriate wear consistent with age / use. Both Repaired o...
Porcelain, Paint
$1,920Sale Price / set|50% Off
Vintage Limoges Porcelain Dinnerware Set - 80 Pieces
By Limoges
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite vintage dinnerware set, likely crafted in fine Limoges porcelain, features delicate floral patterns and gold accents. Each piece is signed “France,” a hallmark of its ...
Porcelain
Monumental Meissen Porcelain Four Elements Centerpiece/Candelabra
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental Meissen Porcelain Elemental Centerpiece/Candlabra with Bowls and Candelabra Arms. The centerpiece is composed of porcelain in a multipart structure integrating both bow...
Porcelain
$2,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 9 in W 13.77 in D 7 in
Rococó Porcelain Figural Cherub Jardinière or Centerpiece Bowl by Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Austrian porcelain centerpiece bowl or jardinière beautifully enameled in rich colors with floral sprays and gilt highlights. This stunning Rococo piece heavily Meissen ...
Porcelain
$347,200
H 68 in W 55 in
A Magnificent Pair of French Royal Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day"
Located in Queens, NY
Jacques-Francois Delyen (1684-1761), Court Painter of King Louis XV. A Magnificent Pair of Palatial "French Royal" Allegorical Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day" A truly ...
Oil
Meissen Porcelain Pot-Pourri Vase, Germany, 19th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Meissen porcelain pot-pourri vase, Germany, 19th century.
Porcelain
Sold|$2,500 / set
H 16 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
Pair 19th Century Meissen Figural Porcelain Centerpiece Baskets
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique (late 19th century) reticulated porcelain baskets supported by putti around a tree stump, and encrusted with raised flowers. Each 16 inches tall. Each with the Meiss...
Porcelain
Set of 12 English Porcelain Plates, Coalbrookdale, circa 1850
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 English porcelain plates, Coalbrookdale, circa 1850.
Porcelain
$15,719Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 1.97 in Dm 11.82 in
19th Century Rococo Meissen Germany Dinner Service 28 pieces
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Uppsala , SE
An extensive Meissen porcelain dinner service, from the 1860s. The set features hand-painted "Deutsche Blumen" (German flowers) and insects on "Neu Brandenstein" blanks, characteriz...
Porcelain
Meissen Group Six Figurines Allegory of Earth
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Norwood, NJ
Large Meissen group of figurines which are Allegory of Earth assembled around a Lion's Figurine. Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (underglazed) First qualit...
Porcelain
$4,500 / set
H 15.5 in W 10 in D 7 in
Antique Meissen Porcelain Vases with Serpent Handles, 19th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Hudson, NY
A large and decorative pair of Meissen porcelain vases, of ancient Roman krater form, with handles shaped as entwined serpents. Highly ornamental, these vases represent an interesti...
Gold Leaf
$60,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 15 in Dm 11.5 in
Important Pair of Meissen Porcelain Filigree Vases with Raised Flowers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Highly Important pair of Museum Quality Louis XV Period 18th century Meissen Porcelain filigree openwork vases with a medially of flowers and vined leaves. This is truly an excepti...
Porcelain
$6,511 / set
H 27.96 in Dm 13 in
Pair of 19th Century Floral Rococo Style French Porcelain Vases by Jacob Petit
By Jacob Petit
Located in Madrid, ES
This pair of striking 19th century porcelain vases, though unmarked, were almost certainly produced by Jacob Petit (1797-1868), the French pottery manufacturer well-known for his idi...
Porcelain
$52,321 / item
H 23.1 in W 17.7 in D 14.7 in
Important Meissen Porcelain Figural Clock Group on Original Marked Plinth
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Lisse, NL
Crossed Swords with Star • Late 18th Century Porcelain • Museum Quality. An exceptional and highly important Meissen porcelain figural clock group, representing one of the manufacto...
Enamel, Brass
$2,209 / set
H 16.15 in W 11.82 in D 6.89 in
French Porcelain Vases Victorian Figural Vases Jean Gilles style a pair
By Porcelaine de Paris, Jean Gille, Dresden Porcelain, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Jacob Petit
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
French old Paris porcelain vases with bisuit porcelain figurines. The vases flaired to the top and stand on an oval base. The vases are made of glazed porcelain and handpainted with ...
Ceramic, Porcelain
English Porcelain Dessert Service, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
Each piece finely decorated with a different landscapre, the yellow ground border with floral arrangments in compartments, Comprising 1 compote, pair of covered sauce tureens, 16 pla...
Porcelain
Figurative sculpture is a modern art form in which artists create work that is typically representative of the visible world. However, sculptures that are considered to be figurative in style can definitely be inclusive of abstract elements. A wide range of antique, new and vintage figurative sculptures has been made over the years by both well-known and emerging artists, and these pieces can prove striking and provocative as part of your home decor.
Realistic representation in visual art has a very long history. And while figurative artists, whether figurative painters or sculptors, find inspiration in humans, animals and real-life objects, good figurative sculptures can make us think differently about how the real world should look. Just as figurative paintings might include Photorealistic human likenesses, they can also include elements of Surrealism and can suggest a creative and alternative reality. Figurative sculptures aren’t always realistic impressions of our world — depictions of the human form in classical Greek sculpture, for example, might emphasize beauty and physical perfection.
There are a variety of figurative sculptures on 1stDibs created by artists working in a number of styles, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, mid-century modern and more. A large figurative sculpture can introduce an excellent focal point in a guest bedroom, while smaller works might draw the eye to spaces such as wall shelving or a bookcase that people may otherwise overlook.
When decorating your living room, dining room, home office and study areas with figurative sculptures, don’t be afraid to choose bold colors to inject brightness into neutral spaces. Texture is another factor to consider when purchasing figurative sculptures. A highly textural work of ceramics or wood will catch the eye in a sleek modern space, whereas a smooth, flat glass sculpture can offer an often much-needed contrast in a room that already has many textures.
On 1stDibs, find antique, new or vintage figurative sculpture or other kinds of sculpture for your home decor today.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.